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Office of the Attorney General

Texas Health and Safety Code and Texas Water Code Settlement Notice

The State of Texas gives notice of the following proposed resolution of an environmental enforcement action under the Texas Health and Safety Code and the Texas Water Code. Before the State may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement, pursuant to section 7.110 of the Texas Water Code, the State shall permit the public to comment in writing. The Attorney General will consider any written comments and may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed agreement if the comments disclose facts or considerations indicating that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the law.

Case Title and Court: Harris County, Texas and the State of Texas, a Necessary and Indispensable Party v. Lighthill Properties, L.L.C., Royal Gunite, L.L.C., and Ruben Meza ; Cause No. 2023-73837; in the 269th District Court of Harris County, Texas.

Background: Defendants Ruben Meza and Lighthill Properties, L.L.C. own property in Houston, Texas, on which Mr. Meza and defendant Royal Gunite, L.L.C operated a gunite manufacturing and pool business in a manner that did not comply with various state environmental laws, regulations, and local code provisions. Harris County, Texas filed suit against Defendants for violations of the Texas Clean Air Act, the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Used Oil Collection, Management, and Recycling Act, the Texas Water Code, related state regulations, and local code provisions. The State of Texas, acting on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, joined the lawsuit as a necessary and indispensable party. After the lawsuit was filed, Royal Gunite, L.L.C. and Ruben Meza remedied the state-law violations alleged in the lawsuit. The State, Harris County, Royal Gunite, L.L.C., and Ruben Meza have reached an agreement to resolve the pending claims against defendants Royal Gunite, L.L.C. and Ruben Meza only.

Proposed Settlement: The State, Harris County, Royal Gunite, L.L.C., and Ruben Meza propose an Agreed Final Judgment that awards the State and Harris County the following monetary judgments against Royal Gunite, L.L.C. and Ruben Meza: $10,000.00 in civil penalties for the state-law claims, to be split equally between the State and Harris County, and $5,000.00 in attorney's fees to the State. A settlement between Harris County and defendants Royal Gunite, L.L.C. and Ruben Meza for the local-code claims is described in the proposed Agreed Final Judgment.

For a complete description of the proposed settlement, the Agreed Final Judgment should be reviewed in its entirety. Requests for copies of the proposed judgment and settlement, and written comments on the same, should be directed to Michael Burcham, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Texas Attorney General, P. O. Box 12548, MC-066, Austin, Texas 78711-2548, (512) 463-2012, facsimile (512) 320-0911, email: michael.burcham@oag.texas.gov. Written comments must be received within 30 days of publication of this notice to be considered.

TRD-202503265

Justin Gordon

General Counsel

Office of the Attorney General

Filed: September 15, 2025

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Certification of the Average Closing Price of Gas and Oil - August 2025

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Oil Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §202.058, that the average taxable price of oil for reporting period August 2025 is $39.33 per barrel for the three-month period beginning on May 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §202.058, oil produced during the month of August 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil lease, is not eligible for credit on the oil production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 202.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Natural Gas Production Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §201.059, that the average taxable price of gas for reporting period August 2025 is $1.46 per mcf for the three-month period beginning on May 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2025. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §201.059, gas produced during the month of August 2025, from a qualified low-producing well, is eligible for a 100% credit on the natural gas production tax imposed by Tax Code, Chapter 201.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil for the month of August 2025 is $64.02 per barrel. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall not exclude total revenue received from oil produced during the month of August 2025, from a qualified low-producing oil well.

The Comptroller of Public Accounts, administering agency for the collection of the Franchise Tax, has determined, as required by Tax Code, §171.1011(s), that the average closing price of gas for the month of August 2025 is $2.90 per MMBtu. Therefore, pursuant to Tax Code, §171.1011(r), a taxable entity shall exclude total revenue received from gas produced during the month of August 2025, from a qualified low-producing gas well.

Inquiries should be submitted to Jenny Burleson, Director, Tax Policy Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711-3528.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on September 17, 2025.

TRD-202503295

Jenny Burleson

Director, Tax Policy

Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filed: September 17, 2025

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Notice of Rate Ceilings

The Consumer Credit Commissioner of Texas has ascertained the following rate ceilings by use of the formulas and methods described in §303.003, §303.009, and §304.003 Texas Finance Code.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 09/22/25 - 09/28/25 is 18.00% for consumer¹ credit.

The weekly ceiling as prescribed by §303.003 and §303.009 for the period of 09/22/25 - 09/28/25 is 18.00% for commercial² credit.

The postjudgment interest rate as prescribed by §304.003 for the period of 10/01/25 - 10/31/25 is 7.50%.

¹Credit for personal, family, or household use.

²Credit for business, commercial, investment, or other similar purpose.

TRD-202503283

Leslie L. Pettijohn

Commissioner

Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner

Filed: September 16, 2025

Credit Union Department

Application to Amend Articles of Incorporation

Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and is under consideration.

An application was received from Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, Lake Jackson, Texas. The credit union is proposing to change a change in place of business.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-202503279

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 16, 2025

Application to Expand Field of Membership

Notice is given that the following application has been filed with the Credit Union Department (Department) and is under consideration.

An application was received from Associated Credit Union of Texas, League City, Texas, to expand its field of membership. The proposal would permit members of the ACU of Texas Community Foundation who are residents or businesses located in Texas to be eligible for membership in the credit union.

Comments or a request for a meeting by any interested party relating to an application must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the date of this publication. Credit unions that wish to comment on any application must also complete a Notice of Protest form. The form may be obtained by contacting the Department at (512) 837-9236 or downloading the form at http://www.cud.texas.gov/page/bylaw-charter-applications. Any written comments must provide all the information that the interested party wishes the Department to consider in evaluating the application. All information received will be weighed during consideration of the merits of an application. Comments or a request for a meeting should be addressed to the Credit Union Department, 914 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas 78752-1699.

TRD-202503278

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 16, 2025

Notice of Final Action Taken (September)

In accordance with the provisions of 7 TAC §91.103, the Credit Union Department provides notice of the final action taken on the following applications:

Field of Membership - Approved

InTouch CU #1 - See Texas Register dated on July 25, 2025.

InTouch CU #2 - See Texas Register dated on July 25, 2025.

TRD-202503277

Michael S. Riepen

Commissioner

Credit Union Department

Filed: September 16, 2025

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Agreed Orders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, agency, or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075 requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075 requires that notice of the proposed orders and the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is October 27, 2025. TWC, §7.075 also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A physical copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building C, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-2545 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Additionally, copies of the proposed AO can be found online by using either the Chief Clerk's eFiling System at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or the TCEQ Commissioners' Integrated Database at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid, and searching either of those databases with the proposed AO's identifying information, such as its docket number. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the enforcement coordinator designated for each AO at the commission's central office at Enforcement Division, MC 128, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025. Written comments may also be sent to the enforcement coordinator by email to ENFCOMNT@tceq.texas.gov or by facsimile machine at (512) 239-2550. The commission enforcement coordinators are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed contact information; however, TWC, §7.075 provides that comments on the AOs shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Altus Midstream Processing LP; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1816-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110059250; LOCATION: Balmorhea, Reeves County; TYPE OF FACILITY: oil and gas processing plant; PENALTY: $5,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: John Burkett, (512) 239-4169; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(2) COMPANY: Caprock Enterprises LP and Wood Chippers LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1681-MLM-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111659835; LOCATION: Lubbock, Lubbock County; TYPE OF FACILITY: unauthorized municipal solid waste disposal site; PENALTY: $18,166; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Rachel Murray, (903) 535-5149; REGIONAL OFFICE: 2916 Teague Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-3756, REGION 05 - TYLER.

(3) COMPANY: City of Hidalgo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0602-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101919975; LOCATION: Hidalgo, Hidalgo County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $65,600; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $65,600; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(4) COMPANY: City of Clyde; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1789-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101410751; LOCATION: Clyde, Callahan County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $20,665; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Taner Hengst, (512) 239-1143; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(5) COMPANY: City of Rio Hondo; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0108-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101920478; LOCATION: Rio Hondo, Cameron County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $40,625; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $40,625; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Mistie Gonzales, (254) 761-3056; REGIONAL OFFICE: 6801 Sanger Avenue, Suite 2500, Waco, Texas 76710-7826, REGION 09 - WACO.

(6) COMPANY: City of San Augustine; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1543-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101389930; LOCATION: San Augustine, San Augustine County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $18,125; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $14,500; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Harley Hobson, (512) 239-1337; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(7) COMPANY: City of Tyler; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0537-MWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102916459; LOCATION: Tyler, Smith County; TYPE OF FACILITY: wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $23,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1452, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(8) COMPANY: Frito-Lay, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1632-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102431483; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: former fleet refueling facility; PENALTY: $34,786; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ken Moller, (512) 239-6111; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(9) COMPANY: H & L New Gulf, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0548-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102683349; LOCATION: Boling, Wharton County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $156; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Tessa Bond, (512) 239-1269; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(10) COMPANY: Javier Valles; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0514-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN112094412; LOCATION: Midland, Midland County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,750; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Anjali Talpallikar, (512) 239-2507; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(11) COMPANY: L AND M Commercial Properties, L.P.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0803-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102267168; LOCATION: Livingston, Polk County; TYPE OF FACILITY: temporarily Out-of-service underground storage tank system; PENALTY: $6,989; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Ramyia Wendt, (512) 239-2513; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(12) COMPANY: Lonestar Fiberglass Components of Texas, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1534-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN110860343; LOCATION: New Braunfels, Comal County; TYPE OF FACILITY: fiberglass production facility; PENALTY: $5,250; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Michael Wilkins, (325) 698-6134; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1977 Industrial Boulevard, Abilene, Texas 79602-7833, REGION 03 - ABILENE.

(13) COMPANY: Luminant Generation Company LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0423-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102563426; LOCATION: Graham, Young County; TYPE OF FACILITY: steam electric station; PENALTY: $15,478; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kolby Farren, (512) 239-2098; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(14) COMPANY: MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1883-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN105683270; LOCATION: Livingston, Polk County; TYPE OF FACILITY: hospital emergency generator; PENALTY: $7,126; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Adriana Fuentes, (956) 425-6010; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1804 West Jefferson Avenue, Harlingen, Texas 78550-5247, REGION 15 - HARLINGEN.

(15) COMPANY: MVP Players, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1968-WR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN111149233; LOCATION: Midlothian, Ellis County; TYPE OF FACILITY: golf course; PENALTY: $3,300; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Alejandra Basave, (713) 767-3751; REGIONAL OFFICE: 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, REGION 13 - SAN ANTONIO.

(16) COMPANY: Oil Patch Petroleum, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-1708-PST-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100536572; LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Nueces County; TYPE OF FACILITY: common carrier; PENALTY: $8,173; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Lauren Little, (817) 588-5888; REGIONAL OFFICE: 1101 East Arkansas Lane Arlington, Texas 76010-6499, REGION 04 - Dallas/Fort Worth.

(17) COMPANY: Raven Butene-1, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0192-IWD-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100209899; LOCATION: Baytown, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: olefins production plant; PENALTY: $6,375; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $2,550; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Samantha Smith, (512) 239-2099; REGIONAL OFFICE: 5425 Polk Street, Suite H, Houston, Texas 77023-1486, REGION 12 - HOUSTON.

(18) COMPANY: Regal Rexnord Corporation; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0716-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102155470; LOCATION: McAllen, Hidalgo County; TYPE OF FACILITY: aluminum manufacturing plant; PENALTY: $27,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(19) COMPANY: Shah B. Bari and Suzana Saladin; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0767-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN101249167; LOCATION: Katy, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $2,375; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Kaisie Hubschmitt, (512) 239-1482; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(20) COMPANY: TNPC, LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0899-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100792829; LOCATION: Dallas, Dallas County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical blending facility; PENALTY: $3,375; SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT OFFSET AMOUNT: $1,350; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(21) COMPANY: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; DOCKET NUMBER: 2023-0063-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102561925; LOCATION: Beaumont, Jefferson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: chemical plant; PENALTY: $21,563; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Johnnie Wu, (512) 239-2524; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(22) COMPANY: Trent Water Works, Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2025-0604-PWS-E; IDENTIFIER: RN102679263; LOCATION: Brazoria, Brazoria County; TYPE OF FACILITY: public water supply; PENALTY: $1,000; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Wyatt Throm, (512) 239-1120; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

(23) COMPANY: Vopak Terminal Deer Park Inc.; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-1458-AIR-E; IDENTIFIER: RN100225093; LOCATION: Deer Park, Harris County; TYPE OF FACILITY: storage terminal; PENALTY: $70,200; ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR: Desmond Martin, (512) 239-2814; REGIONAL OFFICE: 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas 78753, CENTRAL OFFICE - AUSTIN.

TRD-202503270

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 16, 2025

Enforcement Orders

An agreed order was adopted regarding KERRVILLE RV PARK LLC, Docket No. 2023-0513-MLM-E on September 16, 2025 assessing $10,860 in administrative penalties. Information concerning any aspect of this order may be obtained by contacting Taylor Pack Ellis, Staff Attorney at (512) 239-3400, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.

TRD-202503291

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2025

Notice of an Application for a Temporary Water Use Permit Application No. 14121

Notices Issued September 9, 2025

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), P.O. Box 220, Austin, Texas 78767 seeks a temporary water use permit, for a period of up to three years, to authorize the existing gate at Lane City Dam to be in the up or closed position at times during the period from October 16 to March 14 while rehabilitation work is performed at and adjacent to Lane City Dam on the Colorado River, Colorado River Basin in Wharton County. More information on the application and how to participate in the permitting process is given below.

The application and fees were received on April 14, 2025. The application was declared administratively complete and accepted for filing with the Office of the Chief Clerk on May 8, 2025.

The Executive Director completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if granted, would include special conditions including, but not limited to, maintaining the water level of the pool of Lane City Dam with water from Arbuckle Reservoir and/or supplied under an LCRA Board commitment to offset any impacts to State water. The application, technical memoranda, and Executive Director's draft permit are available for viewing on the TCEQ webpage at: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights/wr-permitting/view-wr-pend-apps. Alternatively, you may request a copy of the documents by contacting the TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk by phone at (512) 239-3300 or by mail at TCEQ OCC, Notice Team (MC-105), P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711.

Written public comments and requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, at the address provided in the information section below, by September 24, 2025. A public meeting is intended for the taking of public comment and is not a contested case hearing. A public meeting will be held if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application.

The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this application if a written hearing request is filed by September 24, 2025. The Executive Director may approve the application unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed by September 24, 2025.

To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant's name and permit number; (3) the statement "[I/we] request a contested case hearing;" (4) a brief and specific description of how you would be affected by the application in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the proposed activity. You may also submit proposed conditions for the requested permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below.

If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not issue the permit and will forward the application and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.

Written hearing requests, public comments, or requests for a public meeting should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ by entering WRTP 14121 in the search field. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address.

For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Public Education Program at (800) 687-4040. General information regarding the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040 o por el internet al www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202503290

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-08142025-043

Notice issued September 17, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-08142025-043: TLM - GP TOWNSEN RD LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 256 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ.

The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land to be included in the proposed District; (2) there are no lienholders on the property to be included in the proposed District; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 94.067 acres located within Montgomery County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed District is located within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the general nature of the work proposed to be done by the District, as contemplated at the present time, is the: 1) purchase, construct, acquire, maintain, own, operate, repair, improve and extend of a waterworks and sanitary sewer system for residential and commercial purposes; 2) construct, acquire, improve, extend, maintain, and operate works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment and appliances helpful or necessary to provide more adequate drainage for the District; 3) control, abate and amend local storm waters or other harmful excesses of waters; and 4) such other purchase, construction, acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of such additional facilities, systems, plants and enterprises, road facilities, and park and recreational facilities, as shall be consistent with all of the purposes for which the District is created. According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioners that the cost of said project will be approximately $20,445,000 ($14,770,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $1,200,000 for recreation plus $4,475,000 for roads).

INFORMATION SECTION

To view the complete issued notice, view the notice on our website at www.tceq.texas.gov/agency/cc/pub_notice.html or call the Office of the Chief Clerk at (512) 239-3300 to obtain a copy of the complete notice. When searching the website, type in the issued date range shown at the top of this document to obtain search results. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on the petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of the notice. To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement "I/we request a contested case hearing"; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District's boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information section below. The Executive Director may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director will not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at the same address. For additional information, individual members of the general public may contact the Districts Review Team, at (512) 239-4691. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (512) 239-0200. General information regarding TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov.

TRD-202503293

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2025

Notice of District Petition - D-08282025-051

Notice issued September 17, 2025

TCEQ Internal Control No. D-08282025-051: BR Estates at Rio Honda LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Petitioner) filed a petition for creation of Cameron County Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The petition was filed pursuant to Article XVI, §59 of the Constitution of the State of Texas; Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. The petition states that: (1) the Petitioner holds title to a majority in value of the land in the proposed District; (2) there is one lienholder, TS Bank (as lender to Petitioner), on the property to be included in the proposed District and the aforementioned entity has consented to the petition; (3) the proposed District will contain approximately 1,323.946 acres located within Cameron County, Texas; and (4) none of the land within the proposed district is located within corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city. The petition further states that the work proposed to be done by the District at the present time is to purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend, inside or outside of its boundaries, any and all works, improvements, facilities, systems, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary or helpful to supply and distribute water for municipal, domestic, industrial, and commercial purposes; to collect, transport, process, dispose of, and control domestic, industrial, and commercial wastes; to gather, conduct, divert, abate, amend, and control local storm water or other local harmful excesses of water or provide adequate drainage in the District; and to purchase, construct, acquire, provide, operate, maintain, repair, improve, or extend, inside or outside of its boundaries, such additional facilities, systems, plants, equipment, appliances, and enterprises as shall be consonant with the purposes for which the District is created, all as more particularly described in an engineer's report filed simultaneously with the filing of this Petition, to which reference is hereby made for a more detailed description. Additional work and services which may be performed by the District include the purchase, construction, acquisition, provision, operation, maintenance, repair, improvement, extension, and development of a roadway system.

According to the petition, a preliminary investigation has been made to determine the cost of the project, and it is estimated by the Petitioner that the cost of said project will be approximately $111,770,000. The financial analysis in the application was based on an estimated $78,690,000 ($51,320,000 for water, wastewater, and drainage plus $27,370,000 for roads) at the time of submittal.

INFORMATION SECTION

TRD-202503292

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 17, 2025

Notice of Hearing: Blizexas, LLC; SOAH Docket No. 582-25-26946; TCEQ Docket No. 2025-0543-MWD; TPDES Permit No. WQ0016111001

APPLICATION.

Blizexas, LLC, 258 Union Avenue, Los Gatos, California 95032, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a new permit, TCEQ Permit No. WQ0016111001, to authorize the disposal of treated domestic wastewater at a daily average flow not to exceed 12,000 gallons per day via subsurface drip irrigation system with a minimum area of 2.75 acres of public access land. This permit will not authorize a discharge of pollutants into water in the state.

The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located approximately 0.25 mile east of the intersection of Crumley Ranch Road and Fitzhugh Road, in Hays County, Texas 78737. The wastewater treatment facility and disposal site will be located in the drainage basin of Barton Creek in Segment No. 1430 of the Colorado River Basin. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility's general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://tceq.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=db5bac44afbc468bbddd360f8168250f&marker=-98.025555%2C30.245555&level=12

The TCEQ Executive Director has completed the technical review of the application and prepared a draft permit. The draft permit, if approved, would establish the conditions under which the facility must operate. The Executive Director has made a preliminary decision that this permit, if issued, meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The permit application, Executive Director's preliminary decision, and draft permit are available for viewing and copying at Dripping Springs Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas.

CONTESTED CASE HEARING.

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) will conduct a preliminary hearing via Zoom videoconference. A Zoom meeting is a secure, free meeting held over the internet that allows video, audio, or audio/video conferencing.

10:00 a.m. - October 23, 2025

To join the Zoom meeting via computer:

https://soah-texas.zoomgov.com/

Meeting ID: 161 169 6676

Password: TCE946

To join the Zoom meeting via telephone:

(669) 254-5252 or (646) 828-7666

Meeting ID: 161 169 6676

Password: 705322

For questions regarding the preliminary hearing, visit the SOAH website at: http://www.soah.texas.gov/

or call SOAH at (512) 475-4993.

The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to establish jurisdiction, name the parties, establish a procedural schedule for the remainder of the proceeding, and to address other matters as determined by the judge. The evidentiary hearing phase of the proceeding, which will occur at a later date, will be similar to a civil trial in state district court. The hearing will address the disputed issues of fact identified in the TCEQ order concerning this application issued on August 13, 2025. In addition to these issues, the judge may consider additional issues if certain factors are met.

The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Texas Government Code; Chapter 26, Texas Water Code; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ and SOAH, including 30 TAC Chapter 80 and 1 TAC Chapter 155. The hearing will be held unless all timely hearing requests have been withdrawn or denied.

To request to be a party, you must attend the hearing and show you would be adversely affected by the application in a way not common to members of the general public. Any person may attend the hearing and request to be a party. Only persons named as parties may participate at the hearing.

In accordance with 1 Texas Administrative Code §155.401(a), Notice of Hearing, "Parties that are not represented by an attorney may obtain information regarding contested case hearings on the public website of the State Office of Administrative Hearings at www.soah.texas.gov, or in printed format upon request to SOAH."

INFORMATION.

If you need more information about the hearing process for this application, please call the Public Education Program, toll free, at (800) 687-4040. General information about the TCEQ can be found at our website at www.tceq.texas.gov.

Further information may also be obtained from Blizexas, LLC, at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Bill LeClerc at (978) 877-1798.

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations at the hearing should call the SOAH Docketing Department at (512) 475-4993, at least one week prior to the hearing.

Issued: September 8, 2025

TRD-202503218

Laurie Gharis

Chief Clerk

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 10, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Agreed Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Agreed Orders (AOs) in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075. TWC, §7.075, requires that before the commission may approve the AOs, the commission shall allow the public an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed AOs. TWC, §7.075, requires that notice of the opportunity to comment must be published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is October 27, 2025. TWC, §7.075, also requires that the commission promptly consider any written comments received and that the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of an AO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed AO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A physical copy of each proposed AO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Additionally, copies of the proposed AO can be found online by using either the Chief Clerk's eFiling System at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or the TCEQ Commissioners' Integrated Database at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid, and searching either of those databases with the proposed AO's identifying information, such as its docket number. Written comments about an AO should be sent to the attorney designated for the AO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025. The designated attorneys are available to discuss the AOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on an AO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: City of Bailey; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1190-MWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN101609055; LOCATION: located approximately 900 feet west of Farm-to-Market Road 816 and 3,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 816 and State Highway 11 in Bailey, Fannin County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a wastewater treatment plant; PENALTY: $43,125; Supplemental Environmental Project offset amount of $43,125 applied to Sanitary Sewer Collection Inspection and Improvements; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pearson, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5937; REGIONAL OFFICE: Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951, (817) 588-5800.

(2) COMPANY: JSK Alliance Inc dba On The Road 102; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0217-PST-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN109965418; LOCATION: 2909 East Denman Avenue in Lufkin, Angelina County; TYPE OF FACILITY: an underground storage tank system and a convenience store with retail sales of gasoline; PENALTY: $4,902; STAFF ATTORNEY: A'twar Wilkins, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6515; REGIONAL OFFICE: Beaumont Regional Office, 3870 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703-1830, (409) 898-3838.

(3) COMPANY: Ramendu at Lyndon Investment LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-0120-EAQ-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111099321; LOCATION: northeast corner of Lyndon Lane and Morris Road in Austin, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a construction site; PENALTY: $2,500; STAFF ATTORNEY: Benjamin Pence, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-2157; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 179, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 339-2929.

(4) COMPANY: Heron Rodriguez and Gloria Rodriguez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2024-0694-PWS-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111924064; LOCATION: 200 County Road 314 in Jarrell, Williamson County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a public water system; PENALTY: $8,591; STAFF ATTORNEY: Marilyn Norrod, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5916; REGIONAL OFFICE: Austin Regional Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, Room 179, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 339-2929.

TRD-202503276

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 16, 2025

Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Default Orders of Administrative Enforcement Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ or commission) staff is providing an opportunity for written public comment on the listed Default Orders (DOs). The commission staff proposes a DO when the staff has sent the Executive Director's Preliminary Report and Petition (EDPRP) to an entity outlining the alleged violations; the proposed penalty; the proposed technical requirements necessary to bring the entity back into compliance; and the entity fails to request a hearing on the matter within 20 days of its receipt of the EDPRP or requests a hearing and fails to participate at the hearing. Similar to the procedure followed with respect to Agreed Orders entered into by the executive director of the commission, in accordance with Texas Water Code (TWC), §7.075, this notice of the proposed order and the opportunity to comment is published in the Texas Register no later than the 30th day before the date on which the public comment period closes, which in this case is October 27, 2025. The commission will consider any written comments received, and the commission may withdraw or withhold approval of a DO if a comment discloses facts or considerations that indicate that consent to the proposed DO is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the statutes and rules within the commission's jurisdiction, or the commission's orders and permits issued in accordance with the commission's regulatory authority. Additional notice of changes to a proposed DO is not required to be published if those changes are made in response to written comments.

A copy of each proposed DO is available for public inspection at both the commission's central office, located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building A, 3rd Floor, Austin, Texas 78753, (512) 239-3400 and at the applicable regional office listed as follows. Additionally, copies of the DO can be found online by using either the Chief Clerk's eFiling System at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/efilings or the TCEQ Commissioners' Integrated Database at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid, and searching either of those databases with the proposed DO's identifying information, such as its docket number. Written comments about the DO should be sent to the attorney designated for the DO at the commission's central office at P.O. Box 13087, MC 175, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2025. The commission's attorneys are available to discuss the DOs and/or the comment procedure at the listed phone numbers; however, TWC, §7.075, provides that comments on the DO shall be submitted to the commission in writing.

(1) COMPANY: Fernando Gonzalez; DOCKET NUMBER: 2022-0106-MSW-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN 111120028; LOCATION: 419 Farm-to-Market Road 480 in Center Point, Kerr County; TYPE OF FACILITY: an unauthorized municipal solid waste disposal site; PENALTY: $3,750; STAFF ATTORNEY: William Hogan, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-5918; REGIONAL OFFICE: San Antonio Regional Office, 14250 Judson Road, San Antonio, Texas 78233-4480, (210) 490-3096.

(2) COMPANY: Permian Lodging Big Spring LLC; DOCKET NUMBER: 2021-1081-MWD-E; TCEQ ID NUMBER: RN111189767; LOCATION: 5101 East Midway Road in Big Spring, Howard County; TYPE OF FACILITY: a wastewater treatment facility; PENALTY: $44,554; STAFF ATTORNEY: Taylor Pack Ellis, Litigation, MC 175, (512) 239-6860; REGIONAL OFFICE: Midland Regional Office, ClayDesta Plaza, 10 Desta Drive, Suite 350E, Midland, Texas 79705, (432) 570-1359.

TRD-202503275

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 16, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Proposed Renewal/Revision of Air Quality General Operating Permit, Number 518

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, commission) is providing an opportunity for public comment and a notice and comment hearing (hearing) on the draft Air Quality General Operating Permit (GOP) Number 518. The draft GOP contains revisions based on recent federal rule changes, which include updates to the Statement of Basis, the requirements tables, and the terms. This renewal also corrects typographical errors and updates language for administrative preferences.

The draft GOP is subject to a 30-day comment period. During the comment period, any person may submit written comments on the draft GOP.

The commission will hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public hearing in Austin, Texas on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Building F, room 2210, at TCEQ's central office located at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin. The hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Open discussion will not be permitted during the hearing; however, commission staff members will be available to discuss the draft GOP 30 minutes prior to the hearing.

Individuals who plan to attend the hearing virtually and want to provide oral comments and/or want their attendance on record must register by Thursday, October 23, 2025. To register for the hearing, please email Rules@tceq.texas.gov and provide the following information: your name, your affiliation, your email address, your phone number, and whether you plan to provide oral comments during the hearing. Instructions for participating in the hearing will be sent on Friday, October 24, 2025, to those who register for the hearing.

Members of the public who do not wish to provide oral comments but would like to view the hearing virtually may do so at no cost at:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f71c9228-ad64-45ee-969c-2d110a7d9585@871a83a4-a1ce-4b7a-8156-3bcd93a08fba

Persons who have special communication or other accommodation needs who are planning to attend the hearing should contact 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD). Requests should be made as far in advance as possible.

Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, Office of Legal Services, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to fax4808@tceq.texas.gov. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2024-044-OTH-NR.

The comment period closes at 11:59 p.m. on October 27, 2025.

Copies of the draft GOP may be obtained from the commission website at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/nav/air_genoppermits.html.

For further information, please contact Katy Montgomery at (512) 239-4017. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al (800) 687-4040.

TRD-202503236

Charmaine Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: September 12, 2025

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Correction of Error

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopted an amendment to 26 TAC §263.101 in the September 12, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6019). Due to an error by the Texas Register, the amendment was published with an incorrect rule number that appeared before the preamble and in the first paragraph of the preamble. The rule number and first paragraph should read as follows:

26 TAC §263.101

The executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts an amendment to §263.101, concerning Eligibility Criteria for HCS Program Services and CFC Services.

TRD-202503233

Department of State Health Services

Licensing Actions for Radioactive Materials (.pdf)

TRD-202503296

Molly Fudell

Deputy General Counsel

Department of State Health Services

Filed: September 17, 2025

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking - Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking to amend Chapter 10, Subchapter F, rules relating to Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program. The THECB is required to engage in negotiated rulemaking under Texas Education Code (TEC), §61.9991 and §67.0331(2), to implement the revisions required by House Bill 400, 88th Texas Legislature, to TEC, Chapter 61, Subchapter RR, which were funded pursuant to Senate Bill 1, General Appropriations Act, Article III, Strategy D.1.13, Behavorial Health Innovation and Section 66, 89th Texas Legislature.

The subject of the negotiated rulemaking is the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program. The known issues surrounding this negotiated rulemaking include: the mental health workforce and the recruitment and retention of behavioral health personnel.

The following is a list of the stakeholders who are significantly affected by this rule and will be represented on the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program:

1. Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions;

2. Public Community Colleges;

3. Public Technical Colleges;

4. Mental Health Stakeholder at Institutions and Foundations; and

5. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The THECB proposes to appoint the following nine (9) individuals to the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program to represent affected parties and the agency:

Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions

Matthew R. Sorenson, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Nursing Education, College of Nursing, Texas A&M University College of Nursing (Texas A&M University System)

Cameron C. Brown, Associate Professor, Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University (Texas Tech University System)

Jair Soares, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Behavioral Sciences, UTHealth Houston, Dean, UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, and Executive Director, UTHealth Houston Behavioral Sciences Campus, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (The University of Texas System)

Public Community Colleges

Mohamad Tlass, Vice President, Coleman College of Health Sciences, Houston Community College

Dereka Hall, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Director, Social Work Academy (Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, Gerontology), Dallas College

Romney Landis, MS Psychology Behavioral Sciences, Department Chair- Behavioral Sciences, Weatherford College

Mental Health Stakeholders at Institutions and Foundations

Tegan Henke, Senior Vice President for Education and Workforce Development, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Lauanne Southern, MSW, Chief Behavioral Health Strategist, Office of Behavioral Health Strategy, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner, Academic and Health Affairs

If there are persons who are significantly affected by these proposed rules and are not represented by the persons named above, those persons may apply to the agency for membership on the negotiated rulemaking committee or nominate another person to represent their interests. Application for membership must be made in writing and include the following information:

1. Name and contact information of the person submitting the application;

2. Description of how the person is significantly affected by the rule and how their interests are different than those represented by the persons named above;

3. Name and contact information of the person being nominated for membership; and

4. Description of the qualifications of the nominee to represent the person's interests.

The THECB requests comments on the Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking and on the membership of the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program. Comments and applications for membership on the committee must be submitted by October 5, 2025, to Carrisa Stiles, Convener, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, or via email at Convener@highered.texas.gov.

TRD-202503266

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: September 15, 2025

Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking- Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking to amend rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter U, relating to Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency. The THECB is required to engage in negotiated rulemaking under Texas Education Code, §51.96852, and intends to integrate requirements of §61.07771, as approved by the 89th Texas Legislature.

The subject of the negotiated rulemaking is for Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency. The known issues surrounding this negotiated rulemaking include: minimizing the burden on institutions related to implementation of Texas Education Code §§51.96852 and 61.07771.

The following is a list of the stakeholders who are significantly affected by this rule and will be represented on the negotiated rulemaking committee for Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency:

1. Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions;

2. Public Community Colleges;

3. Public State Colleges;

4. Public Technical Colleges; and

5. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The THECB proposes to appoint the following nine (9) individuals to the negotiated rulemaking committee for Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency to represent affected parties and the agency:

Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions

Erin Cowart, Assistant Director, Institutional Reporting, Research Information and Surveys, The University of Texas at Austin (The University of Texas System)

Heidi Kennedy, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs, University of Houston (University of Houston System)

Ashley Wheelis, Deputy Registrar, University of North Texas (University of North Texas System)

Isaiah Vance, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advising and Transfer Initiatives, Texas A&M University System

Public Community Colleges

Carey Rose, Ed.D, Dean, Institutional Accountability, Curriculum Support and Grants, Central Texas College

Wendy Gunderson, Dean of Academic Services, Collin College

Christina Cavasos, Associate Dean/THECB Liaison Office of Curriculum, Planning and Compliance, South Texas College

Belinda A. Prihoda, Ed.D, Director for Institutional Compliance, Curriculum and Effectiveness, SACSCOC Institutional Liaison, Tyler Junior College

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Emma Gelsinger, Senior Director, Academic and Health Affairs

1. Name and contact information of the person submitting the application;

2. Description of how the person is significantly affected by the rule and how their interests are different than those represented by the persons named above;

3. Name and contact information of the person being nominated for membership; and

4. Description of the qualifications of the nominee to represent the person's interests.

The THECB requests comments on the Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking and on the membership of the negotiated rulemaking committee for Recommended Course Sequencing and Degree Plan Transparency. Comments and applications for membership on the committee must be submitted by October 5, 2025, to Carrisa Stiles, Convener, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas, 78711, or via email at Convener@highered.texas.gov.

TRD-202503267

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: September 15, 2025

Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking - Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking to amend rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter C, relating to Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program. The THECB is required to engage in negotiated rulemaking under Texas Education Code (TEC), §58.011 and §61.0331(2), to implement the revisions required by Senate Bill 1998 to TEC, Chapter 58, Subchapter A, and Senate Bill 1, Texas General Appropriations Act, Article III, Strategy D.1.2: Preceptorship Program, and Rider 37, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.

The subject of the negotiated rulemaking is the Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program. The known issues surrounding this negotiated rulemaking include: adding the allocation methodology and award criteria for the pediatric subspeciality to the existing program.

The following is a list of the stakeholders who are significantly affected by this rule and will be represented on the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program:

1. Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions;

2. Texas Non-Profit Hospital Systems and Other Grantees/Organizations

3. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The THECB proposes to appoint the following five (5) individuals to the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program to represent affected parties and the agency:

Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions

Elisabeth Conser, M.D., Assistant Dean, Student Wellness and Advancement, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Texas Tech University System)

Mark Hormann, M.D., Vice Dean for Educational Programs and Professor of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (The University of Texas System)

Texas Non-Profit Hospital Systems and Other Grantees/Organizations

Tom Banning, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Texas Academy of Family Physicians

Stacey Mather, Executive Director, Texas Pediatric Society

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Elizabeth Mayer, Assistant Commissioner, Academic and Health Affairs

1. Name and contact information of the person submitting the application;

2. Description of how the person is significantly affected by the rule and how their interests are different than those represented by the persons named above;

3. Name and contact information of the person being nominated for membership; and

4. Description of the qualifications of the nominee to represent the person's interests.

The THECB requests comments on the Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking and on the membership of the negotiated rulemaking committee for the Statewide Preceptorship Grant Program. Comments and applications for membership on the committee must be submitted by October 5, 2025, to Carrisa Stiles, Convener, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas, 78711, or via email at Convener@highered.texas.gov.

TRD-202503268

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: September 15, 2025

Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking - Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) intends to engage in negotiated rulemaking to amend rules in Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 22, Subchapter L, relating to the TEXAS Grant Program. The THECB is required to engage in negotiated rulemaking under Texas Education Code (TEC), §61.0331(2), to implement revisions required by House Bill 3041 to TEC, Chapter 56, Subchapter M, and Senate Bill 1, Texas General Appropriations Act, Article III, Strategy B.1.1 TEXAS Grant Program, and Riders 24 and 60, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session.

The subject of the negotiated rulemaking is (1) amendments to program allocations to meet obligations under the General Appropriations Act, and (2) amendments to program criteria to incorporate eligible students who received nontraditional secondary education. The known issues surrounding this negotiated rulemaking include: allocation methodology, eligibility/prioritization of top 25 percent students, and fit of nontraditional secondary education students within the TEXAS Grant priority model.

The following is a list of the stakeholders who are significantly affected by this rule and will be represented on the negotiated rulemaking committee for the TEXAS Grant Program:

1. Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions; and

2. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

The THECB proposes to appoint the following ten (10) individuals to the negotiated rulemaking committee for the TEXAS Grant Program to represent affected parties and the agency:

Public Universities/Health-Related Institutions

Bridgette Ingram, Executive Director, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Texas A&M University (Texas A&M University System)

Fred Peña, Director of Financial Aid, Midwestern State University (Texas Tech University System)

Mary Booker, Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, Texas Tech University (Texas Tech University System)

Andrew Hamilton, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Academic Success, Texas State University (Texas State University System)

Ben Montecillo, Executive Director Scholarships and Financial Aid, University of Houston (University of Houston System)

Beth Novak Tolan, Associate Vice President, Financial Aid and Scholarships, University of North Texas (University of North Texas System)

Karla Flores, Executive Director Financial Aid, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (The University of Texas System)

Yvonne Campbell, Associate Director Office of Financial Aid, The University of Texas at Arlington (The University of Texas System)

Vernecia O. Henry, Director of Systems and Scholarships, Texas Southern University

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Charles Contéro-Puls, Assistant Commissioner, Student Financial Aid Programs

1. Name and contact information of the person submitting the application;

2. Description of how the person is significantly affected by the rule and how their interests are different than those represented by the persons named above;

3. Name and contact information of the person being nominated for membership; and

4. Description of the qualifications of the nominee to represent the person's interests.

The THECB requests comments on the Notice of Intent to Engage in Negotiated Rulemaking and on the membership of the negotiated rulemaking committee for the TEXAS Grant Program. Comments and applications for membership on the committee must be submitted by October 5, 2025, to Carrisa Stiles, Convener, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711, or via email at Convener@highered.texas.gov.

TRD-202503269

Nichole Bunker-Henderson

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Filed: September 15, 2025

Texas Department of Insurance

Notice of Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing - Discussion and Consideration of a Proposed New Section to Be Added to the Texas Title Insurance Statistical Plan

Docket No. 2857

The commissioner of insurance will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed new section, 28 TAC §9.402, to be added to the Texas Title Insurance Statistical Plan. The proposal was published in the August 15, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 5308). The hearing will begin at 2:00 p.m., central time, October 7, 2025, in Room 2.034 of the Barbara Jordan State Office Building, 1601 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701.

The commissioner has jurisdiction over this hearing under Insurance Code §2701.206.

You may submit written comments or make oral comments on this rulemaking at the hearing, or you may submit your written comments to TDI on or before 5:00 p.m., central time, on October 7, 2025. Send your comments to ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov or to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030. Please include the docket number on any written or emailed comments.

TRD-202503294

Jessica Barta

General Counsel

Texas Department of Insurance

Filed: September 17, 2025

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2697 "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697 is "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST". The play style is "crossword".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697 shall be $3.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2697 - 1.2D (.pdf)

E. Serial Number - A unique thirteen (13) digit number appearing under the latex scratch-off covering on the front of the Scratch Ticket. The Serial Number is for validation purposes and cannot be used to play the game. The format will be: 0000000000000.

F. Bar Code - A twenty-four (24) character interleaved two (2) of five (5) Bar Code which will include a four (4) digit game ID, the seven (7) digit Pack number, the three (3) digit Ticket number and the ten (10) digit Validation Number. The Bar Code appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket.

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2697), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 125 within each Pack. The format will be: 2697-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game contains 125 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack; the back of Ticket 125 will be revealed on the back of the Pack. All Packs will be tightly shrink-wrapped. There will be no breaks between the Tickets in a Pack. Every other Pack will reverse i.e., reverse order will be: the back of Ticket 001 will be shown on the front of the Pack and the front of Ticket 125 will be shown on the back of the Pack.

I. Non-Winning Scratch Ticket - A Scratch Ticket which is not programmed to be a winning Scratch Ticket or a Scratch Ticket that does not meet all of the requirements of these Game Procedures, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), and applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose the Play Symbols as indicated per the game instructions from the total of eighty (80) Play Symbols. GAMES 1-10 PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. A player scratches all the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area. 2. The player then scratches all the letters found in GAMES 1-10 that exactly match the YOUR 18 LETTERS Play Symbols. 3. If the player matches all the letters in the same GAME with the YOUR 18 LETTERS Play Symbols, the player wins the PRIZE for that GAME. BONUS PLAY INSTRUCTIONS: If the player reveals 2 matching prize amounts in the BONUS play area, the player wins that amount. No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly eighty (80) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption. Crossword and Bingo style games do not typically have Play Symbol captions;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;

5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;

8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly eighty (80) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

14. The Serial Number of an apparent winning Scratch Ticket shall correspond with the Texas Lottery's Serial Numbers for winning Scratch Tickets, and a Scratch Ticket with that Serial Number shall not have been paid previously;

15. The Scratch Ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the eighty (80) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the eighty (80) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

B. The Scratch Ticket must pass all additional validation tests provided for in these Game Procedures, the Texas Lottery's Rules governing the award of prizes of the amount to be validated, and any confidential validation and security tests of the Texas Lottery.

C. Any Scratch Ticket not passing all of the validation requirements is void and ineligible for any prize and shall not be paid. However, the Executive Director may, solely at the Executive Director's discretion, refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket. In the event a defective Scratch Ticket is purchased, the only responsibility or liability of the Texas Lottery shall be to replace the defective Scratch Ticket with another unplayed Scratch Ticket in that Scratch Ticket Game (or a Scratch Ticket of equivalent sales price from any other current Texas Lottery Scratch Ticket Game) or refund the retail sales price of the Scratch Ticket, solely at the Executive Director's discretion.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.

B. GENERAL: A Ticket can win as indicated by the prize structure.

C. GENERAL: A Ticket can win up to three (3) times.

D. GENERAL: Each Ticket consists of a YOUR 18 LETTERS play area, a BONUS play area and GAMEs 1-10 play area.

E. GENERAL: There will be no correlation between any exposed data on a Ticket and its status as a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

F. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

G. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: Each letter will only appear one (1) time per Ticket in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area.

H. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: Each word will appear only one (1) time per Ticket in GAMEs 1-10.

I. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: There will be a minimum of three (3) vowels in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area. Vowels are A, E, I, O and U.

J. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: The length of words found in GAMEs 1-10 will range from three (3) to seven (7) letters, as shown on the artwork.

K. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: Completed three (3) and four (4) letter words win prizes between $3 and $20. Completed five (5) and six (6) letter words win prizes between $10 and $500. Completed seven (7) letter words win prizes between $100 and $50,000.

L. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: All words used will be from TX_Winter_Approved_Vers.2.042321.docx.

M. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: Words from the TX_Prohibited_Words_Vers.2.042321.docx will not appear vertically (in either direction) or diagonally (in either direction) in GAMEs 1-10.

N. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: Words from the TX_Prohibited_Words_Vers.2.042321.docx will not appear horizontally (in either direction), vertically (in either direction) or diagonally (in either direction) in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area.

O. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: A player will never find a word horizontally (in any direction), vertically (in any direction) or diagonally (in any direction) in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area that matches a word in GAMEs 1-10.

P. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: At least fourteen (14) of the YOUR 18 LETTERS Play Symbols will open at least one (1) letter in GAMEs 1-10.

Q. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: On winning and Non-Winning Tickets, each GAME in GAMEs 1-6 will contain at least one (1) letter that is not duplicated in any of those GAMEs.

R. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: The presence or absence of any letter in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area will not be indicative of a winning or Non-Winning Ticket.

S. HOLIDAY WORD BLAST: The words "VD" and "ED" will not be presented in a row horizontally or diagonally in the YOUR 18 LETTERS play area.

T. BONUS: A Ticket can win up to one (1) time in the BONUS play area.

U. BONUS: A winning BONUS play area will have two (2) matching Prize Symbols.

V. BONUS: A non-winning BONUS play area will have two (2) different Prize Symbols.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $3.00, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $50.00, $100 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $50.00, $100 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5,000 or $50,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game prize, the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

D. Prior to payment by the Texas Lottery of any prize, the Texas Lottery shall deduct the amount of a delinquent tax or other money from the winnings of a prize winner who has been finally determined to be:

1. delinquent in the payment of a tax or other money to a state agency and that delinquency is reported to the Comptroller under Government Code §403.055;

2. in default on a loan made under Chapter 52, Education Code;

3. in default on a loan guaranteed under Chapter 57, Education Code; or

4. delinquent in child support payments in the amount determined by a court or a Title IV-D agency under Chapter 231, Family Code.

E. If a person is indebted or owes delinquent taxes to the State, other than those specified in the preceding paragraph, the winnings of a person shall be withheld until the debt or taxes are paid.

2.4 Allowance for Delay of Payment. The Texas Lottery may delay payment of the prize pending a final determination by the Executive Director, under any of the following circumstances:

A. if a dispute occurs, or it appears likely that a dispute may occur, regarding the prize;

B. if there is any question regarding the identity of the claimant;

C. if there is any question regarding the validity of the Scratch Ticket presented for payment; or

D. if the claim is subject to any deduction from the payment otherwise due, as described in Section 2.3.D of these Game Procedures. No liability for interest for any delay shall accrue to the benefit of the claimant pending payment of the claim.

2.5 Payment of Prizes to Persons Under 18. If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize under $600 from the "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deliver to an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian a check or warrant in the amount of the prize payable to the order of the minor.

2.6 If a person under the age of 18 years is entitled to a cash prize of $600 or more from the "HOLIDAY WORD BLAST" Scratch Ticket Game, the Texas Lottery shall deposit the amount of the prize in a custodial bank account, with an adult member of the minor's family or the minor's guardian serving as custodian for the minor.

2.7 Scratch Ticket Claim Period. All Scratch Ticket prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the end of the Scratch Ticket Game or within the applicable time period for certain eligible military personnel as set forth in Texas Government Code §466.408. Any rights to a prize that is not claimed within that period, and in the manner specified in these Game Procedures and on the back of each Scratch Ticket, shall be forfeited.

2.8 Disclaimer. The number of prizes in a game is approximate based on the number of Scratch Tickets ordered. The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on number of Scratch Tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales and number of prizes claimed. A Scratch Ticket Game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed.

3.0 Scratch Ticket Ownership.

A. Until such time as a signature is placed upon the back portion of a Scratch Ticket in the space designated, a Scratch Ticket shall be owned by the physical possessor of said Scratch Ticket. When a signature is placed on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated, the player whose signature appears in that area shall be the owner of the Scratch Ticket and shall be entitled to any prize attributable thereto. Notwithstanding any name or names submitted on a claim form, the Executive Director shall make payment to the player whose signature appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated. If more than one name appears on the back of the Scratch Ticket, the Executive Director will require that one of those players whose name appears thereon be designated by such players to receive payment.

B. The Texas Lottery shall not be responsible for lost or stolen Scratch Tickets and shall not be required to pay on a lost or stolen Scratch Ticket.

4.0 Number and Value of Scratch Prizes. There will be approximately 6,000,000 Scratch Tickets in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697. The approximate number and value of prizes in the game are as follows:

Figure 2: GAME NO. 2697 - 4.0 (.pdf)

A. The actual number of Scratch Tickets in the game may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of the Texas Lottery.

5.0 End of the Scratch Ticket Game. The Executive Director may, at any time, announce a closing date (end date) for the Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697 without advance notice, at which point no further Scratch Tickets in that game may be sold. The determination of the closing date and reasons for closing will be made in accordance with the Scratch Ticket closing procedures and the Scratch Ticket Game Rules. See 16 TAC §401.302(j).

6.0 Governing Law. In purchasing a Scratch Ticket, the player agrees to comply with, and abide by, these Game Procedures for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2697, the State Lottery Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 466), applicable rules adopted by the Texas Lottery pursuant to the State Lottery Act and referenced in 16 TAC, Chapter 401, and all final decisions of the Executive Director.

TRD-202503287

Deanne Rienstra

Interim General Counsel Lottery and Charitable Bingo

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Filed: September 17, 2025

Scratch Ticket Game Number 2698 "WINTER WINNINGS"

1.0 Name and Style of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The name of Scratch Ticket Game No. 2698 is "WINTER WINNINGS". The play style is "key number match".

1.1 Price of Scratch Ticket Game.

A. The price for Scratch Ticket Game No. 2698 shall be $5.00 per Scratch Ticket.

1.2 Definitions in Scratch Ticket Game No. 2698.

A. Display Printing - That area of the Scratch Ticket outside of the area where the overprint and Play Symbols appear.

B. Latex Overprint - The removable scratch-off covering over the Play Symbols on the front of the Scratch Ticket.

C. Play Symbol - The printed data under the latex on the front of the Scratch Ticket that is used to determine eligibility for a prize. Each Play Symbol is printed in Symbol font in black ink in positive except for dual-image games. The possible black Play Symbols are: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, WREATH SYMBOL, STOCKING SYMBOL, SLEIGH SYMBOL, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $200, $500, $1,000 and $100,000.

D. Play Symbol Caption - The printed material appearing below each Play Symbol which explains the Play Symbol. One caption appears under each Play Symbol and is printed in caption font in black ink in positive. The Play Symbol Caption which corresponds with and verifies each Play Symbol is as follows:

Figure 1: GAME NO. 2698 - 1.2D (.pdf)

G. Game-Pack-Ticket Number - A fourteen (14) digit number consisting of the four (4) digit game number (2698), a seven (7) digit Pack number, and a three (3) digit Ticket number. Ticket numbers start with 001 and end with 075 within each Pack. The format will be: 2698-0000001-001.

H. Pack - A Pack of the "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game contains 075 Tickets, packed in plastic shrink-wrapping and fanfolded in pages of one (1). The Packs will alternate. One will show the front of Ticket 001 and back of 075 while the other fold will show the back of Ticket 001 and front of 075.

J. Scratch Ticket Game, Scratch Ticket or Ticket - Texas Lottery "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game No. 2698.

2.0 Determination of Prize Winners. The determination of prize winners is subject to the general Scratch Ticket validation requirements set forth in Texas Lottery Rule 401.302, Scratch Ticket Game Rules, these Game Procedures, and the requirements set out on the back of each Scratch Ticket. A prize winner in the "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game is determined once the latex on the Scratch Ticket is scratched off to expose forty-five (45) Play Symbols. A player scratches the entire play area to reveal 5 WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols and 20 YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols. If a player matches any of the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols to any of the WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols, the player wins the prize for that number. If the player reveals a "WREATH" Play Symbol, the player wins DOUBLE the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "STOCKING" Play Symbol, the player wins 5 TIMES the prize for that symbol. If the player reveals a "SLEIGH" Play Symbol, the player WINS ALL 20 PRIZES INSTANTLY! No portion of the Display Printing nor any extraneous matter whatsoever shall be usable or playable as a part of the Scratch Ticket.

2.1 Scratch Ticket Validation Requirements.

A. To be a valid Scratch Ticket, all of the following requirements must be met:

1. Exactly forty-five (45) Play Symbols must appear under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket;

2. Each of the Play Symbols must have a Play Symbol Caption underneath, unless specified, and each Play Symbol must agree with its Play Symbol Caption;

3. Each of the Play Symbols must be present in its entirety and be fully legible;

4. Each of the Play Symbols must be printed in black ink except for dual image games;

5. The Scratch Ticket shall be intact;

6. The Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be present in their entirety and be fully legible;

7. The Serial Number must correspond, using the Texas Lottery's codes, to the Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket;

8. The Scratch Ticket must not have a hole punched through it, be mutilated, altered, unreadable, reconstituted or tampered with in any manner;

9. The Scratch Ticket must not be counterfeit in whole or in part;

10. The Scratch Ticket must have been issued by the Texas Lottery in an authorized manner;

11. The Scratch Ticket must not have been stolen, nor appear on any list of omitted Scratch Tickets or non-activated Scratch Tickets on file at the Texas Lottery;

12. The Play Symbols, Serial Number and Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be right side up and not reversed in any manner;

13. The Scratch Ticket must be complete and not miscut, and have exactly forty-five (45) Play Symbols under the Latex Overprint on the front portion of the Scratch Ticket, exactly one Serial Number and exactly one Game-Pack-Ticket Number on the Scratch Ticket;

15. The Scratch Ticket must not be blank or partially blank, misregistered, defective or printed or produced in error;

16. Each of the forty-five (45) Play Symbols must be exactly one of those described in Section 1.2.C of these Game Procedures;

17. Each of the forty-five (45) Play Symbols on the Scratch Ticket must be printed in the Symbol font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; the Scratch Ticket Serial Numbers must be printed in the Serial font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and the Game-Pack-Ticket Number must be printed in the Game-Pack-Ticket Number font and must correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery;

18. The Display Printing on the Scratch Ticket must be regular in every respect and correspond precisely to the artwork on file at the Texas Lottery; and

19. The Scratch Ticket must have been received by the Texas Lottery by applicable deadlines.

2.2 Programmed Game Parameters.

A. GENERAL: The top Prize Symbol will appear on every Ticket, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

B. GENERAL: Consecutive Non-Winning Tickets within a Pack will not have matching patterns, in the same order, of either Play Symbols or Prize Symbols.

C. KEY NUMBER MATCH: No prize amount in a non-winning spot will correspond with the YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbol (i.e., 20 and $20).

D. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching non-winning YOUR NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

E. KEY NUMBER MATCH: There will be no matching WINNING NUMBERS Play Symbols on a Ticket.

F. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A non-winning Prize Symbol will never match a winning Prize Symbol.

G. KEY NUMBER MATCH: A Ticket may have up to three (3) matching non-winning Prize Symbols, unless restricted by other parameters, play action or prize structure.

H. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "WREATH" (DBL) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

I. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "STOCKING" (WINX5) Play Symbol will only appear on winning Tickets, as dictated by the prize structure.

J. KEY NUMBER MATCH: The "SLEIGH" (WINALL) Play Symbol will only appear once on winning Tickets as dictated by the prize structure.

2.3 Procedure for Claiming Prizes.

A. To claim a "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $5.00, $10.00, $20.00, $25.00, $50.00, $100, $200 or $500, a claimant shall sign the back of the Scratch Ticket in the space designated on the Scratch Ticket and may present the winning Scratch Ticket to any Texas Lottery Retailer. The Texas Lottery Retailer shall verify the claim and, if valid, and upon presentation of proper identification, if appropriate, make payment of the amount due the claimant and physically void the Scratch Ticket; provided that the Texas Lottery Retailer may, but is not required, to pay a $25.00, $50.00, $100, $200 or $500 Scratch Ticket Game. In the event the Texas Lottery Retailer cannot verify the claim, the Texas Lottery Retailer shall provide the claimant with a claim form and instruct the claimant on how to file a claim with the Texas Lottery. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, a check shall be forwarded to the claimant in the amount due. In the event the claim is not validated, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly. A claimant may also claim any of the above prizes under the procedure described in Section 2.3.B and Section 2.3.C of these Game Procedures.

B. To claim a "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game prize of $1,000 or $100,000, the claimant must sign the winning Scratch Ticket and may present it at one of the Texas Lottery's Claim Centers. If the claim is validated by the Texas Lottery, payment will be made to the bearer of the validated winning Scratch Ticket for that prize upon presentation of proper identification. When paying a prize of $600 or more, the Texas Lottery shall file the appropriate income reporting form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and shall withhold federal income tax at a rate set by the IRS if required. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.

C. As an alternative method of claiming a "WINTER WINNINGS" Scratch Ticket Game prize, the claimant may submit the signed winning Scratch Ticket and a thoroughly completed claim form via mail. If a prize value is $1,000,000 or more, the claimant must also provide proof of Social Security number or Tax Payer Identification (for U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens). Mail all to: Texas Lottery, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, Texas 78761-6600. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for Scratch Tickets lost in the mail. In the event that the claim is not validated by the Texas Lottery, the claim shall be denied and the claimant shall be notified promptly.